Kozhikode: The verdict in the solar scam case has been postponed to March 23. The verdict was changed by the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. The three accused in the case include Biju Radhakrishnan and Saritha S Nair. However, the case was adjourned after considering the High Court order not to arrest Saritha for two weeks.
The case alleges that Team Solar frauded Abdul Majeed, owner of the Kozhikode Associated Steels Yard, of Rs 42.70 lakh by promising to provide a Malabar regional franchise for the supply of solar panels, lamps, and water heaters. Biju Radhakrishnan and Saritha S Nair are the one and two accused. The third accused is B Manimon, a native of Kodungallur, who is accused of forging documents.
Thiruvananthapuram: The state cabinet meeting has decided to give jobs to the National Games medal winners. The National Games medal winners’ strike in front of the Secretariat ended yesterday after it was announced that a decision would be made today.The decision was made to give jobs to athletes who won silver and bronze medals at the 2015 National Games. The Sports Minister’s office had informed the protesters yesterday that a decision would be taken at today’s cabinet meeting.Besides, the cabinet also decided to create about 400 new posts. It was also decided to form a new police battalion.
Thiruvananthapuram / Kochi / Kozhikode / New Delhi: The Delhi government has imposed travel restrictions on people from Kerala. PTI reports that Covid-19 negative certificates have been made mandatory for people from five states, including Maharashtra, Kerala, and Punjab. Officials told PTI that the order would take effect from March 15. Officials said those coming to Delhi by air, train, and the bus would have to produce a Covid negative certificate.
The other four states have imposed travel restrictions on people from Kerala in the wake of the escalation of the Covid. The states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Uttarakhand have imposed travel restrictions on people from Kerala. Only those with a negative certificate can enter these states.
Maharashtra was the first state to ban people from Kerala. People from Kerala can enter Maharashtra only if they have an RTPCR negative report. Apart from Kerala, Maharashtra also has restrictions on travelers from Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Karnataka has also banned people from Kerala. Checks at borders have been tightened. Karnataka closed many borders between Wayanad and Kasaragod. Dakshina Kannada officials said that only those with negative RTPCR test results will be sent to Mangalore.
People from Maharashtra and Kerala can enter Karnataka and Manipur only if they have a Covid negative report. Out-of-state states like Uttarakhand and Odisha also require Covid Negative Certificates.
The Central Government has sent high-level central teams of experts in various fields to the State / Union Territories where the spread of Covid is on the rise.
The Central Government has deployed high-level experts in various fields to Kerala, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The move is aimed at ensuring that the respective governments are given the support they need to help with the public health measures aimed at preventing the epidemic and containing the epidemic.
The three-member expert team will be led by the Joint Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health. Teams working jointly with the State / Union Territories will look into the reasons for the recent increase in Covid cases in the region. Teams will also be formed in collaboration with health authorities to control the disease
The Center has written to the governments of Kerala, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, which are increasing the number of daily confirmations. These areas showed a decrease in the proportion of RT-PCR tests and an increase in the rate of confirmation of the disease in some districts.
In the letter, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health called for strong measures to be taken to eliminate the spread of the disease and to intensify RTPCR testing.
State / UT Governments have been directed to strictly conduct RTPCR testing for all those who are negative in antigen testing but show symptoms.
Chennai: Actor turned politician Kamal Haasan declared that he will contest in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. It will be decided immediately in which constituency to contest. He also said that he would try to become the Chief Minister.At the same time, Kamal Haasan has said that Rajinikanth will not enter politics. I Asked for his support in a friendly manner, Kamal said. At the same time, he wants Pinarayi Vijayan to be the Chief Minister again in Kerala. He was attending an election campaign in Chennai.
Srinagar: Security forces killed four militants in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. According to CRPF sources, more terrorists are hiding in the area. The security forces clashed with terrorists in Shalgul forest in Anantnag district. The clash is reported to be continuing. Kashmir Police and Army are searching for the terrorists. Meanwhile, the terrorists opened fire. Four militants were killed when security forces retaliated. The conclusion is that there are more terrorists at the scene. Based on this, the security forces have intensified the search.
Thiruvananthapuram: The cabinet meeting decided to withdraw the cases registered in the Sabarimala women’s entry issue and the protest against the citizenship bill.The NSS had also demanded that the cases related to the Sabarimala agitation be withdrawn. With this, cases with no serious criminal nature were withdrawn.The NSS said it had registered cases against several believers, including women and children, who had participated in the march, and that many could not apply for jobs because of the lawsuits.
Kochi: The Supreme Court has ordered to pay half of the compensation to the owners of the flats demolished and replaced within six weeks. A bench headed by Justice Naveen Sinha directed the Jain and Kayaloram groups to pay the amount within six weeks. The Jain flat to be paid Rs 12.24 crore and the Kayaloram to be paid Rs 6 crore.The court also said it would allow the sale of the confiscated items to find the remaining compensation once the money is tied up. The apex court will hear the case of the Holly faith in two weeks.
New Delhi: Two persons, including a farmer leader, have been arrested in connection with the Red Fort riots. The accused were nabbed from Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi Police said. Mohinder Singh, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir United Kisan Front, and Mandeep Singh, a native of Jammu, were arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch. The arrest was made with the help of Jammu and Kashmir police.
The two are accused of being active participants in the Red Fort clashes and participating in the conspiracy. The arrest of Jaspreet Singh, who had climbed the dome of the Red Fort, was recorded yesterday.
Meanwhile, actor Deep Sidhu, the main accused in police custody, will be produced in Patiala House court. The farmers’ strike has entered its 90th day. The farmers said the strike would continue till the agricultural laws were withdrawn.
Bangaluru: Another blast at a quarry in Karnataka. Six people were killed in the blast. The accident took place at a private quarry in Chikballapur. One person was injured in the midnight blast. The gelatin sticks used for the blast were being transported in a vehicle. Six people were killed in a similar blast in Shivamogga district last month. Illegal explosions at quarries and other security arrangements were found to be the cause of the accident.
Kochi: High court grants bail to 15 accused, including first accused Vikraman in Kathirur Manoj murder case. Bail is conditional. The main condition is not to enter the Kannur district.
The court granted bail in the UAPA case as per the new guidelines of the Supreme Court. Earlier, 10 people were granted bail in the case of 25 accused.
This is a high-profile case where the CBI has charged the accused with political motives and the UAPA has charged them. The court granted bail to all the 15 accused despite the objections of the CBI.
